Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}:The graduation ceremony of the 13th batch of Cadet Sub-Inspectors was held at the Biju Patnaik State Police Academy, marking an important milestone in the careers of 336 newly appointed Sub-Inspectors, who formally joined the police service. The Chief Minister expressed his happiness over the significant participation of women in the batch, with 70 women Sub-Inspectors being inducted into the police force.…
Black Car Under Scanner After Orangutan Rescue in Balasore
Balasore, Sept. 9 (UDN): The mysterious rescue of an orangutan in Odisha’s Balasore district has taken a new turn, with a black-coloured car coming under the scanner after its movement was reportedly captured on CCTV in the area. The orangutan was rescued from the Bhogarai area, triggering questions over how the animal, which is not native to India, reached the coastal region. CCTV Footage Raises…
Third National Lok Adalat to Be Held Across Odisha on September 12, 2026 to Facilitate Speedy Justice
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}: In accordance with the directions of the National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) and the State Legal Services Authority, the Third National Lok Adalat will be organised on September 12, 2026 (Saturday). The National Lok Adalat will be held under the auspices of the District Legal Services Authority, Koraput–Jeypore, as well as in all court premises located at Koraput, Kotpad, Borigumma, Semiliguda,…
Deloitte launches the Open Model Engineering practice in India and other key global markets
Sep 09: Deloitte announced the launch of its Open Model Engineering practice in markets around the globe. The practice will initially be launched in India and other key global markets. The move expands Deloitte’s AI services portfolio in response to an evolving enterprise landscape, where competitive advantage is shifting from model intelligence to accelerating enterprise deployment, re-designing organisational workflows and the coupling of human judgement…
184th Odisha State-Level Bankers’ Committee Meeting Held as State Charts Roadmap for Inclusive and Sustainable Growth
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}:: The 184th meeting of the Odisha State-Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC) was held on September 5, 2026, at Hotel Taj Vivanta in Bhubaneswar to review the performance of the banking sector up to the end of the July 2026 quarter. The meeting was chaired by Development Commissioner-cum-Additional Chief Secretary Shri Deoranjan Kumar Singh. Chairing the meeting, Development Commissioner Shri Deoranjan Kumar Singh…
ASG Hospital Limited Launches Network-Wide Campaign to Pledge Eye Donations
Sep 09: ASG Hospital Limited, one of India’s largest eye-care hospital chains, has launched a campaign encouraging its staff, patients and visitors across its centres nationally to pledge their eyes for donation. The campaign went live on August 31 across ASG’s entire network, including Vasan Eye Care and Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals. Built around the line “Sight is a beautiful gift, pass it on,” the campaign…
Nabarangpur’s Tentulikhunti Conducts Mock Drill as Rising Indravati Reservoir Water Level Raises Flood Concerns
Nabarangpur/, :Sept 9 [UDN}: Mock Drill Conducted as Indravati Reservoir Water Level Continues to Rise Keeping in view the steadily rising water level of the Indravati Reservoir, a mock drill was conducted to prepare for the possible opening of the reservoir gates. Authorities have stated that water will be released by opening the gates if the reservoir level approaches the danger mark. Indravati–Kolab Basin Chief…
ADP Partners with AWS to Accelerate AI-Powered Innovation in Human Capital Management
SEATTLE, WA and ROSELAND, N.J., Sep 09: Amazon Web Services, an Amazon.com company, and ADP, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, today announced an expanded, strategic partnership. The partnership affirms AWS as ADP’s strategic cloud provider, enabling its continued AI transformation and ongoing innovation of generative and agentic AI solutions for its more than 1.1 million clients across 140 countries and territories. “ADP is setting the standard for how AI can transform human capital management at global scale,” said Scott Liska, vice president…
Flood Situation Worsens Along Subarnarekha River as Rising Water Levels Inundate Villages in Odisha
Bhubaneswar,Sept 9 [UDN}:A flood situation continues to prevail in the Subarnarekha River, and people need to remain alert and cautious. The Chief Engineer of the Water Resources Department issued a warning during a press briefing, stating that the river is currently flowing above the danger level and that the water level is continuing to rise. According to the Chief Engineer, the river is likely to…
Shaping Tomorrow’s Future: Education Transforms as Students Embark on a New Journey of Hope and Opportunity
Bhubaneswar, Sept 9 [UDN}:In a significant step towards strengthening and improving the education system in the Loisingha Assembly Constituency, financial assistance has been announced for two higher secondary colleges. An amount of ₹1 crore 40 lakh 65 thousand has been announced for Salebhata +2 College, while ₹1 crore 21 lakh 58 thousand has been announced for Kutasinha +2 College. This initiative is expected to contribute…